Police to Crack Down on Traffic Violations
The Spectator reports calls urging safety enforcement as drivers misuse roads. Police Commissioner Meade and Acting Chief Roe pledge a crackdown, while Sheriff Barrowman notes staffing limits but supports measures. State highway police will intensify efforts in high traffic areas as judges face scrutiny over light penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Meade
Ervin F. Roe
John Kirincich
William Barrowman
Altho
William Morris
State Highway Police
Justices of the Peace
Vacuum cleaner for catch basins to clean city sewers
Commissioner Albert A. Odenthal announced a vacuum cleaner attached to a dump truck will begin rounds in the city sewers and catch basins. High pressure water loosens debris, which is then sucked into the truck as water is removed. The project, done on a contract by the City Sanitary service, is cheaper than the old hand and shovel method with two city workers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Odenthal
Odenthal
City Sanitary Service
Man found dead on farm near New Lenox
Steve Sitar aged 70 was found dead in his 15 acre New Lenox area farm home by William Bruns. Deputy Coroner said death from a broken blood vessel after being dead 2 to 3 days. Survived by three sons and two daughters. No inquest date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Sitar
New Lenox
William Bruns
Gerald S. Dames
Bruns
William Agnich
Kenneth Andrews
Sitar
Dames
Steve
Edward
Joseph
Clementine
Edith
Mayor vows to keep Joliet city clean amid gambling claims
The Joliet mayor confronts the Joliet Athletic Club and Broadway Athletic Club over alleged gambling fronts, auditing venues from 931 N Broadway to Cass Street and urging closures. Meade reports no gambling found after checks, while he criticizes a Greek-American club liquor license despite similar activity. Both officials stress citywide aim to keep Joliet clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kizzoner
Joliet Athletic Club
N. Broadway
Broadway Athletic Club
Frank Skufca
Joseph Haller
Joseph L. Skoff
Empire Athletic Club
Clare Cosgrove
Youngs Avenue
J. Raymond Breen
Buell
Ervin Boe
James Clark
Meade
Jefferson and
Bluff Street
Jefferson Street
Andrew Vezeris
Nowell Park Day Attracts Vast Crowd In 10th Annual Event
Park officials expect about 20 000 people attend the 10th Nowell Park Day next Sunday. Arthur E. Kelly says the free program offers diverse entertainment from swimming and diving to a vaudeville show and a later film. John J. Clemens Jr. and Exilda Gillette helped plan a full afternoon of sports, concerts, and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowell Park
Ilda Gillette
Dent
Arthur E. Kelly
John J. Clemens Jr
Park Board Press
Park Spectator
Park District
Park Board
Exilda Gillette
Kelly
Thomas Greif Dies Local Business Leader at 85
Joliet resident Thomas Greif 85 died at home after a two week illness. Born in Cleveland he led Greif Bros Cooperage western division and later organized Joliet Wrought Washer Co. Survived by five daughters one sister nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to St. Raymond's Church. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Thomas Greif
Farragut Place
Cleveland
Ohio
Alma Menard
Greif
Helen Meers
Robert Meers
Robert Woodruff
Leo Perry
George Murray
Peoria
Elizabeth Powell
Fred C. Dames
Campbell Streets
St. Raymond’s Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Joliet Driver Tears Up Traffic Ticket At Loop Restaurant
Joseph Bucalo of 410 Columbia Street must appear within 48 hours at police headquarters to answer a torn traffic ticket handed by Patrolman Le Roy Everson. Bucalo reportedly said this is how he handles tickets, shredding it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bucalo
Columbia Street
Leroy Everson
Bucalo
Joliet
James Broderick Dies After Illness in Morris
James Broderick age 47 and longtime Morris resident died this morning in Ottawa hospital after a period of illness. A switchman for the Rock Island railroad he is survived by his wife seven children and several siblings. His parents Mr and Mrs Michael Broderick reside in Morris. Body sent to Hoganson Funeral home with arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Broderick
Morris
Ottawa Hospital
Rock Island Railroad
Michael Broderick
Hoganson Funeral Home
Spectator Joliet July 15 1948 issue
The Spectator reports from Joliet Illinois with local notices and updates dated July 15 1948. Sourced material includes community notices and civic items from Joliet and surrounding areas.
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Pleasant Street
the Spectator
The
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William R. McCabe
Churadsy
the Spectator Publishing Company
Jo~ominois
Cass Street
Illinois
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